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An AI loop that ensnares consumers and critics alike

An AI loop that ensnares consumers and critics alike

The backlash against tech began in books. In the 2010s, when Google’s motto “Don’t be evil” felt unironic and TED talks lauding the Internet as the great social equalizer still drew credulous audience...
A new international health order is within reach

A new international health order is within reach

We have entered the age of pandemics. COVID-19 dominates the headlines, and rightly so; January has seen a record-high number of cases worldwide. But that is not all. The AIDS pandemic rages on – 34 p...
16 Things Netflix Gaming Needs to Stand Out

16 Things Netflix Gaming Needs to Stand Out

There’s still a lot we don’t know about Netflix Gaming, but we do know it’s got some stiff competition. Apple Arcade, Google Stadia and Xbox Game Pass already offer an enticing package for mobile gami...
human nature to make a big deal out of round numbers

human nature to make a big deal out of round numbers

On the one hand, going long at resistance is a perilous move. However, it’s worthwhile remembering what happened in November last year when Bitcoin first punched through US$20k: a monumental and almos...
Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

Riot Games to pay $100m in discrimination case

PublishedShare pageAbout sharingRiot Games, the studio best known for League of Legends, has agreed to pay $100m (£74.3m) to settle a 2018 class-action gender discrimination case.The settlement will "...
Flying car wins airworthiness certification

Flying car wins airworthiness certification

PublishedShare pageAbout sharingA flying car capable of hitting speeds over 100mph (160kmh) and altitudes above 8,000ft (2,500m) has been issued with a certificate of airworthiness by the Slovak Trans...